Overview

This forum will delve into the world of data, cyber security and augmented reality, while exploring where old industry meets new technology and what benefits we’re seeing from the application of AI and machine learning. It is part of the BVCA's member-only Sector Series of events, which bring together industry experts, including entrepreneurs, investors and advisers, to discuss the challenges, trends and opportunities within specific markets across the UK, Europe and globally.

Agenda

08:15
Delegate registration and networking breakfast

09:00
Welcome Address
Tim Hames, Director General, BVCA

09:05
What will 2027 look like?
Pierre Samec, Senior Vice President, General Atlantic

09:25
CEO presentation
James Kidner, Improbable

09:35
Immersed in virtual and augmented reality?
Moderated by Rebecca Gregory-Clarke, Lead Technologist Immersive, Digital Catapult
Dave Haynes, Investment Team, Seedcamp
Inès Cheaib, Associate C4 Ventures
James Kidner, Improbable
Eyal Malinger, Investment Director, Beringea

10:05
CEO presentation
James Neville, CEO, Citizen

10:15
A world of data: payments, smart contracts, and cyber security
Moderated by Fredrik Motzfeldt, GB Industry Leader, Technology, Media & Telecommunications, Willis Towers Watson
Antony Clavel, Principal, Summit Partners
Daniel Freeman, CIO, C5 Capital
James Neville, CEO, Citizen
Aman Ghei, Principal, Orange Growth Capital

10:45
Coffee break

11:15
COO presentation
Nick Bennett, COO, Tandem

11:25
Established industries, new technology
Moderated by David Brook, Managing Director, Turnstone Partners
Nick Bennett, COO, Tandem
Kunal Dasgupta, Partner, Mayfair Equity Partners
Philip Shapiro, Managing Partner, Synova Capital
Martijn de Wever, CEO, Force Over Mass Capital

11:55
CEO presentation
Will Franks, CEO, Telensa

12:05
The internet of things – accelerating?
Moderated by Mark Prinsley, Partner, Mayer Brown
Will Franks, CEO, Telensa
Miles Kirby, Director Oxford Capital
Eyal Rabinovich, Associate, Octopus Ventures
Alexis Scorer, Director, GP Bullhound

12:35
CEO presentation
James Dean, CEO, SenSat

12:45
The application of AI and machine learning: what benefits are we seeing?
Moderated by Dirk Holz, Director, RBC Investor & Treasury Services
James Dean, CEO, SenSat
Kevin Dillon, Managing Partner, Atlantic Bridge
George Henry, Partner, LocalGlobe
Christian Lindekilde, Managing Partner, Founder, Black Swan Venture Capital

13:15
Closing remarks
Leon de Bono, Director of Commercial Development, Membership Services and Investor Relations, BVCA

13:20
Networking Lunch

14:30
Event close

Location

The IET London: Savoy Place
2 Savoy Place
London
WC2R 0BL

Dress code

Business attire

Price

Member advisers and banks £495.00 + VAT per person
Member general partners £95.00 + VAT per person

Registration is complimentary for BVCA member LPs, please click here to register

Bookings are non-refundable. Please see our Terms & Conditions.